Start with the Problem, not the Technology
When organisations are faced with the exciting prospect of a data-driven transformation, it is easy to be swept away by visions and ideas, especially given the immense analytics power and overwhelming solutions that current, competing technologies have to offer.
I had the opportunity to speak to Clinton McGregor, Head of Business Performance and Optimisation at Australian Retirement Trust, ahead of CDAO Brisbane, which is happening on 7th & 8th March 2023 at the Brisbane Hilton. Clinton shares his insights on defining a clear strategy for your data-driven initiatives.
Why Travel Analytics Need a Rethink
Corinium APAC Content Director Vanessa Jalleh sits down with Travel + Leisure Co’s Director for Financial Planning and Analysis and Analytics, Lucas Ramos, to talk about a post-COVID hospitality sector.
The travel sector has experienced massive change over the past three years, from peaking in 2019, to being nearly non-existent mid-2020 and, finally, bouncing back in 2022. Travel has undergone something of a renaissance, and with that change comes a need for data and analytics to provide the ever-important business insights into what is next.
Ahead of his appearance at CDAO Brisbane 2023, Lucas Ramos, who is the Director for Financial Planning and Analysis and Analytics at Travel + Leisure Co, says he will be discussing why data and analytics can initially fail to take off and how the right metrics can take the project in the desired direction.
Read the article to discover the value of engagement, understanding the interplay between psychology and visualisations, and dealing with complexity.
Unlocking the Potential of Data Visualisation
We recently spoke with Bree Dorant, Data Visualisation Lead at Rio Tinto to explore the power of combining creative and data skills to build visualisation and how engagement with teams throughout the process can result in real value from data.
Rio Tinto’s Bree Dorant had an unusual route into the data space, having studied art before moving into economics. The Data Visualisation Lead believes the blend of skills between art and data is vital to deliver visualisations that engage and deliver insights.
“When someone has that blend of skills, it always seems to work out best. You want to be into coding, but if you also have that design flair, or an interest in art, the ability to bring these two together is really helpful” she says.
Read the article to discover the value of engagement, understanding the interplay between psychology and visualisations, and dealing with complexity.
P&N Group’s Jess Kuan Discusses Prioritising Data Management when Building a Data Strategy
Jess Kuan, was one of the panellists at CDAO Perth on the data governance discussion to explore why data governance is so key to building a data strategy and how getting the fundamentals right can build an engaged and data-literate company.
P&N Group’s Senior Manager of Data and Analytics, Jess Kuan, manages a team of data analysts and data scientists focused on turning business data into insights and recommendations. Over the last few years her role has transformed as the group’s data transition and transformation has evolved.
Read the article to find out Kuan's strategy for building solid foundations, the importance of data governance and data management, and her insights on backwards to forward-looking.
State of Data And Analytics Australia and New Zealand, 2022
Are data and analytics teams in Australia and New Zealand about to turn a corner?
Data and Analytics continues to have a significant impact on the decision-making processes of enterprises globally, brought about through big digitisation projects and a recognition of the power analytics and insights can have to improve all facets of an organisation.
This survey of 150 Australian & New Zealand data and analytics executives seeks to benchmark the industry’s progress and gauge to what extent data and analytics is driving business in the Australia and New Zealand region.
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Perspectives from Healthcare-focused data and analytics leaders in Asia Pacific
While certain aspects of data collection and reporting have existed in various forms in healthcare for decades, there is renewed focus on innovation and increasing the role of data in making decisions across the sector.
Featuring insights from six health-focused data and analytics leaders across Asia Pacific, this report explores the importance of data in healthcare, how it is put to work today, as well as some exciting applications and projects coming together in the region.
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Data and Analytics Trends in Financial Services, APAC 2022
How financial services data and analytics leaders in Asia Pacific are working to deliver digital customer experiences
Data and analytics leaders in the financial services sector are helping to transform the industry to be more digital-first and data-driven.
Deploying data architecture, implementing data-centric practices, improving customer interactions and ensuring appropriate data governance frameworks are among the few key areas financial services data leaders are focused on in improving their organisations’ ability to keep up with customer demand and remain relevant in 2022.
Download your copy of the full report today to find out more!
